Date set for second surgery

[lcwhitney]

I finally have a date for my surgery. Dr. Coselli's office called this morning and wanted me to be in Houston for July 2 but, that was too soon. My mother can't get off work that quick to go with me. So, I have a list of tests that he wants done here before my surgery and we set the date for my pre-op visit on July 16, if all the tests are done. It is just a CT and an Echo so I will have surgery on July 17.

I thought that I was ready to get this over with but, now that I have a date IT'S PANIC TIME!! After having waited since March to get a date set for this surgery you would think that I would be ready to just do this and get it over with but, putting a date with an event makes it all too real sometimes. This is definitely one of those times.

Even knowing what to expect before and after surgery I am still apprehensive about it. I have had so many other surgeries before my first heart surgery that after about the third one I really didn't think about them too much, I just went through the motions of having them done. I am that way when it comes to tests and procedures now I don't think about them I just have them done. This is not something I can just walk through the motions on.

After talking to the doctors office today I thought of about 10 things I needed to ask them and now I have to call and bug them tomorrow. I just hope this scrambbled brain of mine does not get any worse after this surgery. I used to never forget anything. Maybe, I'm just getting old.


Lettitia

 

[LUVMyBirman]

Hi Lettitia,

Wishing you all the best!
You are a real trooper. And, I do know what you mean about "going through the motions". I no longer feel aprehensive before, during, tests etc. It's really out of our hands. What is there is there. No reason to drive yourself crazy over something you have no control over. Took me a loooooooooong time to feel that way.

If I were up again for surgery.....could face without a problem.

Your attitude is wonderful. I am very confident you will sail through without a hitch.

We will be saying prayers. Please keep us posted!
Take care.

 

[Ross]

You've come along way. We all felt the same way when the date is firmly set. I know I wanted to leave the planet. Enjoy yourself until it's time and remember that your not alone when going in.

I put you on the calendar, so if things change, please let me know.

 

[nadi]

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Hi Lettitia,

I know you will come through this with flying colors!
You will in my thoughts and prayers esp. the day of surgery.
Try to keep upbeat and remember Georgia's motto "shop shop and shop some more" he he

Take care,

 

[DickV]

Coselli did my surgery. Great cutter and great hospital. You are in good hands. Best of luck.

 

[Georgia]

Brings it all back

Brings it all back

Lettitia - I know you need the surgery, but your post really hit home for me. There were times before surgery when that fear just rolled over me; I honestly felt paralyzed. I know that I would have done better had I known about vr.com - I couldn't tell anyone how I felt. And you don't need to describe it to us - we KNOW.

Whenever you need a lift or a laugh or a cyberhug - let us know.

And yes, I do advise shopping; it was one of the very few things that would help me compartmentalize and truly quit thinking about the surgery for a few hours. And who doesn't need a couple neat lounging outfits that won't irritate the incision; and some good books; and whatever rings your bell???

And you do have a comfortable recliner?

How great that your mom's able to take off work so she can help you.

Drop in often the next couple of weeks.

 

[Nancy]

Hi Lettitia-

I can understand your feelings. You've had more than your share of repair work in the past. Additonal surgery is never something that we want to hear. But you've needed to have this done for a long time, and you have a fantastic surgeon. You will be OK.

And this will take care of a lot of problems for you. Just take it hour by hour if you need to and come here when you feel like it.

Joe's had multiple heart surgeries, and you know, they didn't get worse with each one, they actually improved. His heart surgeries have really been the least of his medical problems.

Best wishes, and God Bless.

 

[sylviayasgur]

hi lettitia!
i'm sorry you have to go through this, again.
just know that we are here for you and always available if you need us.
you are in our thoughts and prayers, sylvia

 

[fyrfytr]

Hey Lettitia,
Best of Luck with your surgery. You are in our prayers and thoughts. Remember to let know how everything went. Again Best of Luck.
Dave

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Surgery: 4/21/03
Aortic Aneurysm Repair
AVR, with a St. Jude Mechanical

 

[J.B.]

Lettitia, I am the old Geezer that took the number one spot as far as age is concerned, on this forum.

I had two surgeries without the benefit of the good people and their prayers that are here. I join them in wishing you the best and I know that all will be well, because starting tonight you will be in my prayers. And he has never let me down yet.

J.B.

 

[Vicki448]

Try thinking only positive things. It's better to think of the glass as being half full.....too often we focus on the negative....what if this goes wrong...or what if this happens....instead, think: All is going to go picture perfect....I don't need to worry about a thing. The Lord is watching out for me...I am in His hands....I put my complete trust in Him....Things will be OK for you. The waiting part is the worst....I will be thinking positive thoughts for you...and I'll be watching for your posting after your successful surgery!